Sustainability Initiatives

LA Sanitation is committed to protecting public health and the environment in the City of Los Angeles. In order to fulfill our mission, we are constantly innovating and developing new sustainability initiatives.

Brownfields are real property (land), the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.More about CITYWIDE BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM

The Environmental Services Group of the Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN), by way of the Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition serves as a clearinghouse for clean technology and alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) for the City of Los Angeles and the City fleets.More about LOS ANGELES CLEAN CITIES COALITION

The City of Los Angeles Green Business Certification Programs recognize and promote businesses that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally responsible or sustainable manner.More about GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

Operation Healthy Streets was implemented as a homeless community outreach program with specialized teams from LASAN, BSS, LAPD, LAFD and other agencies, designed to provide adequate notice and identify high risk people in need of service.More about OPERATION HEALTHY STREETS (OHS)